9,500-Mile Update in our Long Term 2024 Mazda CX-50 

Another 1,500 miles of pavement have passed beneath our 2024 Mazda CX-50; and while that isn’t an overwhelming amount of road, it’s plenty enough to weigh in on another update.
First, we’ve seen an increase in efficiency. Our most recent log shows 25.3 mpg, reflecting a small, but welcomed uptick-- and right on par with EPA ratings.
And we’re still as welcoming of all 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque that this engine loves to put down when sipping Premium 93 fuel. This 2.5-liter I4 is impressive; and while you don’t necessarily need the turbocharged variant, we’ve certainly enjoyed our time spinning it up.
Turbocharged engines aren’t the novelty they were a few decades ago, but they still represent an enhanced level of performance. That’s exactly what it does here in this CX-50. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a performance SUV, but the extra oomph provided by the turbo does make things more interesting than the non-turbo four-cylinder.
In the past, we’ve commented on how well Mazda utilities handle, and that includes this CX-50. In our original Road Test, we noted how “direct and quick to respond” the 50 felt on our test course. And even all this time later, we still enjoy the balance struck between comfort and agility.
And the Terracotta-wrapped interior is equally dashing: Premium in appearance and feel, with the amenities to match. One new staffer did have some questions about the command dial system, but after one commute out to one of our testing sites he got it. Very intuitive overall.
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